Fun this May in the Mugello valley
May is a wonderful time to travel in Tuscany, after a rainy spring – the sun finally decides to stick around a little longer and yet nights are still cool enough to warrant a jacket. There are many events in and around this area of Italy that are worth checking out, including at Villa Campestri olive oil resort!
VICCHIO: Art exhibit by Diana Polo ( casa di giotto) – from 26th April to 18th May. Check out her special techniques in this unique exhibit.
MUGELLO: Guided Visits to the Mugello’s Museums & Churches, unil May 25th. Great chance to get an insider visit to some of the areas museums by a local expert.
VICCHIO: Dinner: Study of Fish, Fruit & Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, May 18th at Villa Campestri Olive Oil resort. We are hosting a very special dinner combining great wine with a variety of creative dishes highlighting these three elements {fish, fruit & olive-oil}. 75 euros p/p and you can read more & save your place here.
VICCHIO: Nature walk identifying wild plants and natural herbs, Two Satudays: May 17 & May 24th. The Mugello valley is full of various flora which is why an event like this would be especially interesting for those who want to discover the nature surrounding this area.
- Borgo San Lorenzo: Discover art in a beautiful tuscan hamlet, Painting exhibition “I colori della nostra Terra” May 1-18th.
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